Registration begins for potential Winnipeg city councillors

Candidates hoping to attain a city council seat in Winnipeg this fall officially began registering on Saturday.

Candidates have until Sept. 18 to register, with the civic election in Winnipeg scheduled for Oct. 24.

As of late Saturday afternoon, there were 13 registered city councillor candidates, including incumbents Cindy Gilroy, Matt Allard, Scott Gillingham, Brian Mayes and Janice Lukes.

There are 15 wards in the city.

October’s election is set to feature some interesting races across the city.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry ward will be up for grabs for the first time in two decades after longtime councillor Jenny Gerbasi announced that she is retiring.

There are also six registered mayoral candidates hoping to unseat Mayor Brian Bowman.

School trustees will also be voted in on election day.

A full list of all candidates is available on the city’s website.

Candidates can register in-person at city hall.